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Physical Therapy Programs in Iowa - IA
Published: February 5th, 2010
Physical therapists in Iowa are licensed through the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy and provide invaluable professional services to adults and children who need therapy to overcome physical challenges. The professional standards for physical therapists have increased over the years, and Iowa is no exception. Students interested in this career field should research the educational and practice requirements of physical therapy. Physical therapists are in great demand these days and the employment outlook is excellent, but in Iowa a physical therapist must complete the equivalent of a post-baccalaureate program to qualify for licensure.
Iowa licensure rules require that physical therapists must acquire a professional degree in physical therapy at the post-baccalaureate level or beyond to qualify for a license to practice. Iowa physical therapy schools offer graduate programs, all of which are doctoral programs. There are online graduate degrees in physical and occupational therapy available that offer both convenience and flexibility in when and where one “attends class”.
Continuing education is readily available for physical therapists in Iowa. The Iowa Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) offers at least 48 hours of training at its two annual conferences. Additional opportunities for training can be accessed at most major universities and health care centers. For more information about continuing education opportunities for physical therapists, contact the IPTA at www.iowaapta.org.
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